BURNLEY have tonight confirmed Joey Barton as their seventh summer signing, on a one-year deal.
The 32-year-old was a free agent after leaving Queens Park Rangers in the summer.
The midfielder is eligible to make his debut at Bristol City in Saturday's Championship clash.
Barton admitted that the chance to work with Clarets boss Sean Dyche convinced him to move to Turf Moor.
"We spoke at length about football over lunch yesterday. I knew as soon as I left his house that I wanted to play for Burnley. He's the most impressive guy I've sat in front of for a long, long time."
And Dyche was equally pleased to secure the services of the former Manchester City and Newcastle man.
“I’m delighted that we have Joey on board," said Burnley boss Sean Dyche.
“He was very respectful when speaking about our club at the end of last season and during the summer.
“We had many conversations and He made it clear he was very interested in what we are about and that coming here was something he would consider.
“He is player who is in demand and who others think highly of. I know there is other stuff to his life and character, but on the pitch I think everyone speaks well of him and he is certainly someone who I think can get the culture and the understanding of what we do here.”
Barton has also played for French side Marseille and won one cap for England when he replaced Frank Lampard during a 1-0 defeat to Spain in 2007.
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